The NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting is for all individuals regardless of previous shooting experience and is available for delivery in two ways. The option we teach is the traditional, instructor-led course where you will receive direct instruction from an NRA-certified instructor from beginning to end. The other option has two components: a self-study or “eLearning module” which is completed online in your own timeframe and a hands-on practical portion conducted in a classroom and shooting range with an Instructor. Get in contact with us if you would prefer this option and we can discuss making arrangements for you to complete the class this way.
The training takes place in a classroom and on the range. This course may be completed in a single day or over several days with smaller blocks of instruction. To sign up for the Instructor Led Only click on the “Find A Course” icon. This opens the Course Listing page where you will select the Basics of Pistol Shooting-Instructor Led and scroll to the bottom of the page to enter details that refine the search criteria to generate a list of available courses. After selecting a course, you will enter your information in the registration fields. The course Instructor will contact you shortly thereafter.
The eLearning training option provides students the flexibility to complete a significant portion of the course online, prior to arriving for the range session with an NRA Certified Instructor. You can find the NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting Blended course in the same manner as above. When you register for the blended course, you’ll create a unique username and password. The instructor will provide you with a Course Control Code and directions to complete the self-study portion of the course prior to class date.
The course topics include: gun safety rules, proper operation of revolvers and semi-automatic pistols, ammunition knowledge and selection, pistol selection and storage, shooting fundamentals, pistol inspection and maintenance, marksmanship, and shooting range safety. Additionally, students will complete live fire training and a nationally standardized shooting qualification while on the range with an NRA Certified Instructor.
Signing up for this Course on the NRA website. Under the PISTOL title under the Learn to Shoot subtitle, Click the box to the left of the NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting – Instructor Led Only
This course meets the pre-requisites for Virginia’s Concealed Handgun Permit.